Category Archives: Devils

NHL Opening Night, other random thoughts

Although I was busy and unfortunately couldn’t watch much of the action last night – and wasn’t interested in staying up for Winnipeg/Edmonton considering I wanted to get some sleep after a really long day – from what I’ve read … Continue reading

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Metropolitan Division Predictions

The new season finally is here. Six teams are in action tonight including new Metropolitan Division member Washington. The Capitals are back where they belong playing against old Patrick rivals the Devils, Islanders, Rangers, Flyers and Penguins. The only difference … Continue reading

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Devils set roster: Elias on IR to start, Jagr ready to go

Monday, the Devils finally set their 23-man roster. While it looks like Jaromir Jagr is ready for the season, star forward Patrik Elias has been placed on the injured list with an undisclosed injury. The franchise all-time scoring leader is … Continue reading

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Devils deal Barch to Florida

With players needing to be placed on waivers before noon tomorrow to comply with Monday’s 3 PM roster deadline, the first domino finally fell for the Devils when they traded quasi-enforcer Krys Barch and a 2015 7th rounder to Florida … Continue reading

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Devils sign Brunner for two years, $5 million (total)

New Jersey’s crowded forward corps got yet another addition with barely a week left before the season starts, as GM Lou Lamoriello officially signed free-agent Damien Brunner for two years at $2.5 million per season.  Brunner had been in camp … Continue reading

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Cory steals show at Barclays

For seemingly ever, they’ve chanted “Marty’s Better” in New Jersey. Now, it looks like the torch is being passed to another goalie. Since being acquired by the Devils on Draft Day from the Canucks, Cory Schneider has already lifted Devil … Continue reading

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Brunner impresses, Schnieder dazzles (again) in Devils 3-0 win at Barclays

Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see this game because the Isles’ stream was only restricted to certain areas that apparently didn’t include northeast New Jersey, go figure.  Even the radio links for the game were wonky as the WFAN link … Continue reading

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Devils, Isles play inagural Barclays Center hockey game tonight

With the Islanders’ anticipated move to Brooklyn after two more seasons at the Colliseum, tonight’s preseason tilt provides a sneak preview of life after Nassau for Isles fans.  Aside from the anticipated handful of games a year once Nassau gets … Continue reading

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Hit by injury bug, Devils depth tested early

Injuries are part of sports. For teams and fans, it can change the dynamic. The Devils already have been hit by the injury big early. Three players are already hurt. Two are key components for a team looking to move … Continue reading

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Bailey, Okposo key Islander win over Devils

In preseason action at The Rock, the Islanders got the better of the Devils defeating them 5-3. The two teams meet again this weekend in at Barclays Center. For the Islanders, the goal scorers were Anders Lee, Josh Bailey (2), … Continue reading

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